Portland Spring & Summer Camps

Below is a list of camps for Spring and Summer breaks that come recommended from the staff and parents of our community.


Oregon College of Arts and Crafts Camps

Ages Pre-k-14

Ages Pre-k-K: https://cms.ocac.edu/art_adventures_beginnings

Grades 1-5: https://cms.ocac.edu/art_adventures_Youth

Grade 6-8: https://cms.ocac.edu/art_adventures_Young_Adult

For the art lover! Comes highly recommended by Ian, our Aftercare Coordinator, who used to staff this camp.


Willowbrook Arts Camp

Ages 3-18

Summer

http://willowbrookartscamp.org/

In its 35th summer, quite popular with families. A little farther away. 


Grace Arts Camp

Ages 4-12

Spring & Summer

http://www.grace-institute.org/grace-art-camps/2016-grace-art-camp/

Staffed by various alumni in years past. 


My Masterpiece Art Studio

Ages 4-8, 6-12

Spring & Summer

http://www.mymasterpieceartstudio.com/classes-and-camps/


NW Film Center

Grades 2nd-12th

Summer

http://www.nwfilm.org/school/classes/camp/


Northwest Children’s Theater Summer Playlabs

Ages 4 ½-18

Spring & Summer

http://nwcts.org/content/summer-camps

Drama.  Put on a production!


School of Rock Music Camp

Ages 8-18

Summer

https://portland-sor.frontdeskhq.com/categories/14123

Rock ‘n’ Roll.  Learn an instrument, make a band and perform in a real venue. Experience recommended. Purchase required to enroll in camp.


Portland Trackers Earth

Ages 4-12

Spring & Summer

http://trackerspdx.com/

Outdoor skills, outdoor adventure, overnight options as well. Great for outdoorsy children who no longer require a nap. Travel on school buses to various parks in the greater Portland area.


Portland Parks Nature Camp

Ages 3 ½-13

Summer

https://www.portlandoregon.gov/parks/article/481375

Outdoors.  Each week a different theme at a different park. The Hoyt Arboretum weeks come highly recommended from a room parent.


Tryon Creek

Ages 3-11

Summer

http://www.tryonfriends.org/learn/nature-day-camps/summer-camps/

Outdoors.  Half-day 3-6, Full day 1st-5th grade. Themed weeks.


Audubon Society Camps

Grades 1st-12th

Spring & Summer

http://audubonportland.org/trips-classes-camps/camps

Outdoors. Full days. Themed. Summer program has overnights starting at 4th grade.


Mother Earth School Jean’s Farm Camp

Ages 4-11

Summer

http://www.motherearthschool.com/summer_camp.shtml

Different ages different weeks. West and Eastside: SW-Tryon Life Community Farm, Tuesdays-Fridays 9am-2p. SE – Mondays-Fridays 9am-2pm


OMSI Camps

Ages Pre-K-12

Spring & Summer

http://omsi.edu/camps-and-classes

Science based. Convenient location!


Zoo Camps

Ages 4-13

Summer

http://www.oregonzoo.org/discover/camps-classes-and-programs

Half-day and full day options.


Horse Camp at Sauvie Island Stables

Summer

http://www.sauvieislandstables.com/campsandparties.html

Comes highly recommended by a room parent. A little far away.


Camp Rockstar at The Circuit Bouldering Gym

Summer

http://thecircuitgym.com/youth/

Rock climbing. Eastside/Westside Close to Sunstone.


Portland Trail Blazers SPRING BREAK Hoops Camp

Ages 7-14

Spring

http://www.nba.com/blazers/hoopscamp

Day camps only.


Soccer Shots Summer Camps

Ages 5-8

Summer

www.soccershots.org/pdx/programs/#soccer-shots-camps

Soccer shots does our after school program here at Sunstone.


Child’s View Montessori School Elementary Camp

Ages 6-9

Summer

http://www.childsview.net/elementary-summer-camp/


Steve and Kate’s Camp

Summer

https://steveandkatescamp.com/

Locations on east and west sides – can go for a day, a few days, a week or whole summer. Works really well for summer travel plans.


Mittleman Jewish Community Center

Ages 3-6

Summer

http://www.oregonjcc.org/page.cfm?p=1913

Well established program. Perks for adults. Daily swimming.